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Hollywood Star Bullock Sells California Avocado Ranch for $5.6 Million
American actor Sandra Bullock has sold her sprawling 91-acre ranch in California's Valley Center for $5.6 million, nearly doubling the investment she made in the property 17 years earlier. The estate features an organic avocado farm with over 1,200 trees and has undergone extensive renovations.
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Bullock purchased the Valley Center property in 2007 for $2.725 million and invested considerable resources in transforming the agricultural estate into a premium lifestyle property. The comprehensive renovation and agricultural development resulted in a 2024 sale price that reflected more than double the original acquisition cost.
The 91-acre ranch comprises a refurbished adobe-style main residence, a separate guest cottage, and dedicated facilities for managing the organic avocado farming operations that have become central to the property's identity. The combination of luxury residential amenities and functioning agricultural infrastructure positioned the estate as an appealing option for buyers seeking a blend of pastoral living and sustainable farming practices.
The sale underscores the appeal of California's agricultural properties among high-net-worth individuals, particularly in regions known for specialized crop production. The Valley Center location in San Diego County has become increasingly sought-after by investors interested in combining residential comfort with productive land use.